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Pastoral Interview Scenario Task & Question Preparation Pack | Head of Year | Head of House

This resource is designed for anyone applying for Head of Year, Head of House, or any pastoral leadership role in a school. It provides practical tools to prepare for one of the most common and challenging parts of the interview process: scenario-based questions/tasks.

Inside, you’ll find realistic, school-specific scenarios that test your response to key pastoral issues. These include things like dealing with cyberbullying, 51ºÚÁÏ concerns, angry parents, and student anxiety. For each one, there’s space for you to plan your response, followed by a breakdown of what strong answers look like, so you can compare and improve your own ideas.

You’ll also get clear guidance on how to approach these questions effectively, even if you haven’t dealt with the exact situation before. There’s advice on how to structure your answers, how to stay student-focused, and how to use school policies, teamwork, and communication in your responses.

As well as the main case studies, the pack includes ten extra quick-scenario prompts to help you practise handling different kinds of situations you might be asked about, from academic underperformance to staff conflict.

There are also tips on how to handle a scenario question if you’re not sure what to say in the moment – helping you stay calm, think clearly, and show your problem-solving skills under pressure.